Working parents – your children are in some kind of camps, daycare, etc. that is enough for them. No need to plan events in the evenings. They still have a busy schedule and need down time whether they like it or not.
Those who do not work outside the home – may have camps and other things as well but may not because it’s not necessary. It’s still a good idea to plan your summers. Each day with a schedule will make things predictable for the kids and therefore things will run more smoothly.
- Breakfast
- Kids have free play
- Then reading time
- Lunch
- Outside time or if too hot then something physical inside
- Nap or quiet time, reading
- Snack
- TV
You get the idea. Wednesday is grocery day and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we go to the pool. Friday we try to have a play date somewhere or with someone, etc.
It may sound like a lot of work and it may be in the beginning but you will be glad you did later.
Older kids that stay home – they are still expected to complete the family obligations before leaving or having friends over, etc. Remember chores builds character!
- Clean kitchen
- Do laundry
- Pick up
These things are to be completed before and not after their own fun.
Older kids can start cooking meals and practicing things like pouring drinks, cutting their own meat, setting the table, loading the dishwasher, etc.
I hope this helps you as a parent to help your children better handle boredom and learn to enjoy activities around the home. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Give me a call or fill out the online form to ask a question.
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About Kary Valdes
All parents worry about their children at one time or another, but when those worries become too prevalent to dismiss, it’s time to take action. With a little help, you can be the parent you want to be and the parent your child needs you to be – even in the most trying of situations.
As a mother, I understand how difficult and overwhelming parenting can be. As a psychotherapist with over seventeen years of experience helping the most challenging child and adolescent populations, I feel confident that I can help you.
I am Kary Valdes, LCSW and my focus is helping parents find solutions. Using an approachable, familiar style, I am able to engage parents in conversation rather than lecturing to them.
Parent Talk with Kary is based on concepts learned through Love and Logic, my formal education and the many families I have helped in therapy. I sometimes bring in examples from my own life – both the successes and the frustrations – which cement my position as a fellow soldier in the trenches.
Contact me at 615-738-8708 with any questions about how to get simple tools and quick techniques that can change your family, help your children to become more confident and have fun!
